The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage

The Power of the Dog

Thomas Savage with Annie Proulx (Contributor)

304 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ literary dark tense medium-paced

Description

Set in the wide-open spaces of the American West, The Power of the Dog is a stunning story of domestic tyranny, brutal masculinity, and thrilling defiance from one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in American literature. The novel tells...

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Moods

dark 82%
tense 70%
reflective 40%
emotional 32%
challenging 31%
mysterious 27%
sad 25%
adventurous 6%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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